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Flood

Emergency

Response

Plan 2016


Table of Contents

Forward: Flood incidents can endanger human life, cause extensive property damage, and

result in significant harm to the environment. Efficient and coordinated response to flood

incidents demands a well written emergency response plan. This flood plan was developed to

assist the community in dealing with flood hazards that exist locally. This plan defines who

does what, when, where, and how they will do it. By training on, and following this plan, first

responders can reduce the risk of danger to themselves and the general public, and lessen the

likelihood and extent of damage to property and the environment.

RECORD OF CHANGES .....................................................................................................3

DISTRIBUTION....................................................................................................................4

ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................4

PLANNING FACTORS & ASSUMPTIONS .......................................................................4

HISTORICAL DATA ............................................................................................................5

PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PHASES

1.1 PHASE 1 – PRE-FLOODING ACTIVITIES ......................................................6

1.2 PHASE 2 – CLOSING OF WEST COURT STREET ........................................8

1.3 PHASE 3 – CLOSING OF SOUTH 6TH STREET ..............................................10

1.4 PHASE 4 – CLOSING OF INDIAN CREEK .....................................................10

1.5 PHASE 5 – WATER LEVELS LOWER.............................................................10

1.6 PHASE 6 – RECOVERY/CLEAN UP ................................................................11

TESTING & UPDATING OF THE PLAN ...........................................................................11

PUBLIC PROTECTION STRATEGIES ..............................................................................11


Record of Changes

Revision

Number

Pages

Changed Date Posted Change Made By (Signature)


Distribution

The Flood Emergency Response Plan (FERP) has been distributed to; the Mayor, City Council,

City Administrator, City Department Heads, and Gage County Emergency Management

(GCEMA).

Organization

This FERP will be organized using the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Gage

County Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP), and other documents.

The Fire Chief will direct the operation of the incident and will report to the City Administrator.

Introduction

This FERP has been established to clearly define actions that should be taken in the event of a

pending flood event to our City. The plan is designed to proactively outline possible actions to

be taken to protect the citizens.

This plan does not replace the Gage County LEOP, but is to be used as a supplement.

The purposes of this plan are as follows:

To specify methods for early recognition of floods and dissemination of warnings which

are accurate, timely, and reliable;

To prevent injury and loss of life due to flooding and flood related causes;

To reduce public and private property damages from flooding and flood related causes;

To initiate post flood actions; and,

To develop community awareness of the flood hazard and to prepare for the accurate and

timely provision of information during flood emergencies.

Planning Factors & Assumptions

1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood insurance rate maps have been used

to identify flood prone areas along the Big Blue River and its tributaries. These maps delineate

100-year and 500-year flood boundaries.

2. Serious flooding can occur as a result of rainfall, snow, and ice melt.

3. The resources of industry, city, county, state, or federal government, may be required to cope

with the situation.


4. Response to a major flooding incident will require a high degree of interagency cooperation

and communication.

5. Mutual aid between agencies is encouraged.

6. Information from the flow gauge for the Big Blue River can be found at the National Weather

Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service website, www.water.weather.gov, and the

Nebraska Department of Natural Resources website, http://www.dnr.nebraska.gov/nebraska-

interactive-maps. Manual water level readings may also be taken on the South 6th Street Bridge.

7. Flooding may occur in the City of Beatrice at any time of the year. In the event of flooding,

the residents may choose evacuation, sheltering in place, or sandbagging as protection strategies.

8. The City and Board of Public Works should be able to sustain operations without assistance

for seventy-two (72) hours. Supplies for staff-food, water, shelter, power, fuel etc. for the City to

function in a response mode and provide services to all parts of the community. All departments

and employees should be prepared to work extended shifts as the emergency dictates.

Historical Data

12.5' – Flooding at City well field.

16' - Rural lowlands commence to flood. Flooding at Veteran’s Memorial Drive & bike trail.

18' - Indicator of flood stage by National Weather Service (NWS).

18.5' – Flooding at campgrounds in Chautauqua Park.

20' - Flooding occurs in town along Chautauqua Park and east along hike/bike trail.

22' - West Court Street has flood water coming out the storm drains.

23' - West Court Street Bridge floods.

26' - Flooding starts on the south side of the 6th Street Bridge.

27' – Approximately – Flooding over Holmesville Road.

29.4' - Low steel of the old railroad bridge is reached by flood water.

32.4' - Low steel of the South 6th Street Bridge is reached by flood waters.

Data from http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=bean1&wfo=oax and City of

Beatrice Mitigation Plan Pages 61-67 adopted June 2014

See attachments for additional historical flood data.

http://www.water.weather.gov/

http://www.dnr.nebraska.gov/nebraska-interactive-maps

http://www.dnr.nebraska.gov/nebraska-interactive-maps


Plan Implementation Phases

Phase 1- Pre Flooding Activities

The implementation of the FERP may be triggered by observed rising water or weather forecasts.

A pre-flooding meeting is recommended to City Administration when the river is projected to

rise or has risen to 16’. See the Gage County LEOP under Responsibilities page E-20.

The Incident Command Team will report to the Command Post in the Police Department training

room for a briefing. After the briefing, it is the responsibility of all members of the Incident

Command Team to notify their staff.

The Incident Command Team shall initially include: Mayor, City Administrator, City Engineer,

Police Chief, Fire Chief, Southeast Region 911 Communication Director, Public Properties

Director, Electric Superintendent, Street Superintendent, Emergency Manager, and County

Supervisor(s).

The Fire Chief shall serve as the Incident Commander.

An accountability officer will be designated to document the activities and begin accountability

using the State of Nebraska process of electronic tracking, etc. (City Clerk and Finance

Director).

All response efforts will be coordinated through the Incident Command System. A

communication plan and a separate command channel that is different from the operation

channels of the departments will be established within the Incident Action Plan (IAP).

After the briefing each department will begin pre-flooding activities, which may include:

City Administrator – Page 15 – LEOP

o Coordinate with elected officials, incident commander, & emergency

management.

o Coordinate citywide resources for disaster response.

o In conjunction with the City Clerk and Finance Director, ensure expenses are

documented.

City Attorney – Page 19 & 15 Item C – LEOP

o Review the Nebraska Emergency Management Act & provide emergency legal

counsel to city officials as needed.

o Serve as Public Information Officer


o Notify Beatrice Public Schools and SCC of the situation.

City Clerk and Finance Director – Page 20 – LEOP

o Provides staff for the Command Post to document disaster events.

o Begin paper work to declare an emergency.

Electric Department – Page 11 – LEOP

o Coordinate activities as needed.

o Prepare electric system for possible flood.

Engineering/Inspection – Page 19 – LEOP

o Assist with mapping, flooding projections.

Fire Department – Page 8 – LEOP

o Implement plan to staff on both sides of the river.

o Coordinates opening of the Command Post.

Police Department – Page 6 – LEOP

o Implement plan to staff on both sides of the river.

o Coordinate with Street Department for possible street closings.

Public Properties – Page 13 – LEOP

o Assist as assigned.

Street Department – Page 10 – LEOP

o Coordinate with Police Department with possible street closings.

Water Department – Page 12 – LEOP

o Maintain water pressure and supply.

WPC Department – Page 12 – LEOP

o Maintain the sanitary sewer operations.

Employees may be assigned to monitor the water levels, take manual readings, or anywhere

assistance is needed.


A complete list of activities for each department can be found in Annex A of the Gage County

LEOP City of Beatrice Operations Plan for Disaster Response and Recovery.

Phase 2 - Closing of West Court Street

Flood water comes out of the drains at 22'-Street begins to flood at 23'

Notify Jefferson and Saline County Emergency Management of West Court Street Bridge

closing.

Declare an emergency through GCEMA if it has not been done.

Departments and their activities may be as follows, through all additional stages.

Mayor

o Declare Emergency.

o Contact NEMA/Governor about National Guard Assistance.

City Administrator – Page 15 – LEOP

o Coordinate City departments and purchasing of materials to handle the disaster

effort.

o Respond to official inquiries.

o Ensure that the disaster is being documented with photographs and other

documents.

City Attorney – Page 19 & 15 – LEOP

o Function as the Public Information Officer

Using traditional and social media outlets.

City Clerk and Finance Director – Page 20 – LEOP

o Witnesses the Disaster Declaration.

o Tracks all expenses.

o Provides staff for the Command Post and Emergency Operations Center to track

& record disaster events.

Electric Department – Page 11 – LEOP

o Inform the Incident Commander of any issues.


o Assist as required.

Engineering/Inspections – Page 19 – LEOP

o Assist with flood waterway management.

o Ensure documentation of disaster.

Fire Department – Page 8 – LEOP

o Establish Incident Command and Command Post

o Assign an Incident Command Team as required.

o Ensure emergency personnel are staffed on both sides of the river.

o Respond to emergencies and warn citizens of the hazard.

When not responding to emergencies they will monitor flood levels and

ensure that barricades/road blocks remain in place.

Police Department – Page 6 – LEOP

o Coordinate street closings with Street Department.

o Ensure emergency personnel are staffed on both sides of the river.

o Respond to emergencies and warn citizens of the hazard.

When not responding to emergencies they will monitor flood levels and

ensure that barricades/road blocks remain in place.

Public Properties – Page 13 – LEOP

o Survey damage to the parks.

o Assist Street Department as needed.

Street Department – Page 10 – LEOP

o Coordinate street closing with the Police Department.

o Place message boards as required.

Water Department – Page 12 – LEOP

o Maintain water pressure and uncontaminated water supply.

o Prepared to isolate the water system if there is a possibility of contamination.


WPC Department – Page 12 – LEOP

o Maintain the sanitary sewer operations.

o Close the valves at Riverside Park.

o Prepared to isolate infiltration and inflow and discharge by-pass.

The Public Information Officer will begin notification of road closures, detours, etc., on City’s

social media sites, website, and other traditional forms of broadcasting. An updated map with

information on river status and road closings will be available on the City’s social media sites

and website. A City employee in a City marked vehicle may be located around town to provide

citizens with information.

A dedicated phone number may be used for citizens to call to get updated information on the

incident. A Public Information Officer approved pre-recorded message will be used.

Phase 3 - Closing of South 6th Street

Flood water is on the road south of 6th Street Bridge at 26’ and is entering the west

building at the Historical Society

Information points are established, one south and one west, with a City employee having access

to up to date information to keep the public informed.

Departments and their activities will be directed by the event, but will be similar to the activities

described earlier.

Phase 4 - Closing of Indian Creek

Historically this has not happened, so we have no hard data when this occurs.

An information point is established in the north part of town. Incident operations continue as

earlier in the event.

Phase 5 - Water Levels Lower

Incident Command will coordinate the reopening of the roads and the demobilization of

responders.

Barricades are removed and information on street openings is provided to the citizens by the

Public Information Officer through social media, the City’s website, and other traditional forms

of broadcasting.

Department activities for the recovery stage will be found in the City of Beatrice Operation Plans

for Disaster Response and Recovery.


An assessment of the damage is started by the City Engineer and the City Building Inspector.

Phase 6 – Recovery/ Clean up

Conduct an after flood debriefing.

Through documentation from the Command Post, begin post documentation.

Department activities for the recovery stage will be found in the City of Beatrice Operation Plans

for Disaster Response and Recovery.

Testing and Updating the Plan

1. Tabletop exercises or field simulation exercises should be conducted to train personnel on the

use of this plan. Each exercise shall have an after actions meeting and the plan may be revised in

accordance to the findings of the exercise.

2. All revised pages will be provided to departments and other interested parties.

Public Protection Strategies

1. Citizens instructions for flash flooding and flooding. See attached file.

2. Pre-scripted evacuation messages, detours messages, shelter in place messages, etc. See

attached file.

3. Sandbagging instructions. See attached file.

4. Shelter locations. See Annex J Protective Shelters in LEOP

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Historic Crests (1) 33.02 ft on 10/12/1973 (2) 31.27 ft on 06/14/1984 (3) 30.11 ft on 05/07/2015 (P) (4) 28.77 ft on 07/26/1993 (5) 28.30 ft on 06/04/1951 (6) 27.65 ft on 06/2311947 (7) 27.44 ft on 03/26/1987 (8) 26.30 ft on 09/16/1941 (9) 26.07 ft on 07/04/1986 (10) 26.06 ft on 06/18/1967 (11) 26.00 ft on 07/23/1911 (12) .25.66 ft on 03/31/1960 (13) 25.60 ft on 05/29/1903 (14) 25.26 ft on 10/13/1986 (15) 25.20 ft on 06/05/2015 (P) (16) 24.90 ft on 03/08/1949 (17) 24.65 ft on 05/09/1950 (18) 24.58 ft on 06/25/1963 (19) 23.87 ft o:n 05/07/2010 (20) 23.87 ft on 05/07/2007 (21) 23.3ift on 06/21/1957 (22) 23.15 ft on 03/23/1969 (23) 23.13 ft on 06/2911952 (24) 23.12 ft on 06/30/1965 (25) 22.93 ft on 03/22/1948 (26) 22.36 ft on 08/08/1954 (27) 22.20 ft on 06/2811908 (28) 21.78 ft on 03/19/1978 (29) 21.30 ft on 09/30/1923 (30) 2 i .25 ft on 06/06/2008 (31) 20.73 ft on 05/07/i959 (32) 20.24 fton 06/13/1943 (33) 20.20 ft on 06/13/1944 (34) 20.19 ft on 07/11/1997 (35) 20.10 ft on 03/20/1912 (36) 19.88 ft on 09/26/1973 (37) 19.87 ft on 03/03/1979 (38) 19.85 ft on 07/03/1956 (39) 19.70 ft on 07/06/1909 (40) 19.60 ft on 03/20/1979 (41) 19.59 ft on 06/22/1983 (42) 19.11 ft on 07/22/1978 (43.) 18.86 ft on 05/2111999 (44) 18.78 ft on 06/15/1990 (45) 18.65 ft on 06/16/2001 (46) 18.22 ft on 07/27/1992 (47) 18.20 ft on 06/28/1982 (48) 18.15 ft on 05/30/1996 (49) 18.00 ft on 02/18/1916

Historical Grests fer Big Blue River at Be*ice

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(50) 17.98 ft on 05/3112013 (51) 17.95 ft on 03/2411979 (52) 17.94 ft on 05/08/1995 (53) 17.70 ft on 05/14/1930 (54) 17.60 ft on 05/1111942 (55) 17.60 ft on 07/26/1958 (56) 17.49 ft on 04/15/1987 (57) 17.30 ft on 06/1711925 (58) 17.27 ft on 05/27/1982 (59) 17.17 ft on 05/2111984 (60) 17.09 ft on 04/04/1984 (61) 17.00 ft on 06/0111935 (62) 16.84 ft on 05/17/2005 (63) 16.79 ft on 04/23/1984 (64) 16.50 ft on 05/2111945 (65) 16.30 ft on 06/16/1914 (66) 16.29 ft on 06/28/1979 (67) 16.18 ft on 03/25/1962 ( 68) 16.02 ft on 05/24/2004 (69) 15.75 ft on 04/15/2012 (70) 15.75 ft on 03/17/1971 (71) 15.51 ft on 05/28/2002 (72) 15.08 ft on 08/19/1968 (73) 14.94 ft on 08/16/1977 (74) 14.92 ft on 05/22/2011 (75) 14.56 ft on 09/12/1989 (76) 14.48 ft on 06/08/1991 (77) 14.40 ft on 09/16/1926 (78) 14.30 ft on 07/24/1985 (79) 14.20 ft on 06/04/1932 (80) 13.92 ft on 06/18/1998 (81) 13.80 ft on 07/15/1907 (82) 13.80 ft on 05/2111913 (83) 13.75 ft on 06/07/2014 (84) 13.70 ft on 03/06/1929 (85) 13.40 ft on 03/12/1939 (86) 13.40 ft on 07/16/1915 (87) 12.70 ft on 08/07/1927 (88) 12.50 ft on 03/06/1936 (89) 12.40 ft on 05/27/1918 (90) 12.15 ft on 02/11/1966 (91) 12.11 ft on 03/30/1980 (92) 11.90 ft on 06/23/1946 (93) 11.84 ft on 07/08/2000 (94) 11.67 ft on 06/18/1964 (95) 11.62 ft on 08/20/2006 (96) 11.15 ft on 07115/1972 (97) 11.13 ft on 06/12/2003 (98) 11.10 ft on 07/02/1994 (99) 11.10 ft on 06/24/1938

Historical Crests for Big Blue River at Bea!rice

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(100) 11.00 ft on 07/23/1924 (101) 10.93 ft on 06/23/1975 (102) 10.60 ft on 06/10/1919 (103) 10.40 ft on 06/20/1955 (104) 10.12 ft on 09/13/1961 (105) 10.00 ft on 07/30/1937 (106) 9.70 ft on 06/24/1940 (107) 9.50 ft on 06/10/1953 (108) 9.20 ft on 08/23/1933 (109) 9.20 ft on 09/25/1931 (110) 8.60 ft on 06/23/1928 {Ill) 8.58 ft on 10/19/1980 (112) 8.54 ft on 06/23/2009 (113) 8.50 ft on 09/04/1934 (114) 8.10 ft on 07/07/1922 (115) 7.86 ft on 07/2111976 (116) 7.70 ft on 06/06/1917 (117) 7.10 ft on 05/04/1906 (118) 7.03 ft on 09/30/1988 (119) 6.60 ft on 08/06/1970 (120) 6.10 ft on 05/10/1921 (121) 5.90 ft on 06/09/1910 (122) 5.90 ft on 04/11/1920

Histcrical Crests for Big Blue River at Beatrice

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Recent Crests (1) 25.20 ft on 06/05/2015 (P) (2) 30.11 ft on 05/07/2015 (P) (3) 13.75 ft on 06/07/2014 (4) 17.98 ft on 05/31/2013 (5) 15.75 ft on 04/15/2012 (6) 14.92 ft on 05/22/2011 (7) 23.87 ft on 05/07/2010 (8) 8.54 ft on 06/23/2009 (9) 21.25 ft on 06/06/2008 (10) 23.87 ft on 05/07/2007 (11) 11.62 ft on 08/20/2006 (12) 16.84 ft on 05/17/2005 (13) 16.02 ft on 05/24/2004 (14) 11.13 ft on 06/12/2003 (15) 15.51 ft on 05/28/2002 (16) 18.65 ft on 06/16/2001 (17) 11.84 ft on 07/08/2000 (18) 18.86 ft on 05/2111999 (19) 13.92 ft on 06/18/1998 (20) 20.19 ft on 07/1111997 (21) 18.15 ft on 05/3011996 (22) 17.94 ft on 05/0811995 (23) 11.10 ft on 07/02/1994 (24) 28.77 ft on 07/2611993 (25) 18.22 ft on 07/27/1992 (2.6) 14.48 ft on 06/08/1991 (27) 18.78 ft on 06/1511990 (28) 14.56 ft on 09/12/1989 (29) 7.03 ft on 09/30/1988 (30) 17.49 ft on 04115/1987 (31) 27.44 ft on 03/2611987 (32) 25.26 ft on 10113/1986 (33) 26.07 ft on 07/0411986 (34) 14.30 ft on 07/2411985 (35) 31.27 ft on 06/1411984 (36) 17.17 ft on 05/21/1984 (37) 16.79 ft on 04/23/1984 (38) 17.09 ft on 04/04/1984 (39) 19.59 ft on 06/22/1983 (40) 18.20 ft ~:m 06/28/1982 (41) 17.27 ft on 05/2711982 (42) 8.58 ft on 10/19/1980 (43) 12.11 ft on 03/30/1980 (44) 16.29 ft on 06/28/1979 (45) 17.95 ft on 03/24/1979 (46) 19.60 ft on 03/20/l979 (47) 19.87 ft on 03/03/1979 (48) 19.11 ft on 07/2211978 (49) 2L78ft on 03/19/1978

Recall Crests for Big Slue River at Beatrice

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(50) 14.94 ft on 08/1611977 (51) 7.86 ft on 07/2111976 (52) 10.93 ft on 06/23/1975 (53) 33.02 ft on 10112/1973 (54) 19.88 ft on 09/26/1973 (55) 11.15 ft on 07/1511972 (56) 15.75 ft on 03/17/1971 (57) 6.60 ft on 08/06/1970 (58) 23.15 ft on 03/23/1969 (59) 15.08 ft on 08/19/1968 (60) 26.06 ft on 06/18/1967 (61) 12.15 ft on 02/1111966 (62) 23.12 ft on 06/30/1965 (63) 11.67 ft on 06/18/1964 (64) 24.58 ft on 06/25/1963 (65) 16.18 ft on 03/25/1962 (66) 10.12 ft on 09/13/1961 (67) 25.66 ft on 03/3111960 (68) 20.73 ft on 05/07/1959 (69) 17.60 ft on 07/26/1958 (70) 23.37 ft on 06/2111957 (71) 19.85 ft on 07/03/1956 (72) 10.40 ft on 06/20/1955 (73) 22.36 ft on 08/08/1954 (74) 9.50 ft on 06/10/1953 (75) 23.13 ft on 06/29/1952 (76) 28.30 ft on 06/04/1951 (77) 24.65 ft on 05/09/1950 (78) 24.90 ft on 03/08/1949 (79) 22.93 ft on 03/22/1948 (80) 27.65 ft on 06/23/1947 (81) 11.90 ft on 06/23/1946 (82) 16.50 ft on 05/21/1945 (83) 20.20 ft on 06/13/1944 (84) 20.24 ft on 06/13/1943 (85) 17.60 ft on 05/11/1942 (86) 26.30 ft on 09116/1941 (87) 9.70 ft on 06/24/1940 (88) 13.40 ft on 03/12/1939 (89) 11.10 ft on 06/24/1938 (90) 10.00 ft on 07/30/1937 (91) 12.50 ft on 03/06/1936 (92) 17.00 ft on 06/0111935 (93) 8.50 ft on 09/04/1934 (94) 9.20 ft on 08/23/1933 (95) 14.20 ft on 06/04/1932 (96) 9.20 ft on 09/25/1931 (97) 17.70 ft on 05/14/1930 (98) 13.70 ft on 03/06/1929 (99) 8.60 ft on 06/23/1928

Recent Crests for Big Blue River at Beatrice

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(100) 12.70 ft on 08/07/1927 (101) 14.40 :ft on 09/16/1926 (102) 17.30 ft on 06/1711925 (103) 11.00 ft on 07/23/1924 (104) 21.30 ft on 09/30/1923 (105) 8.10 ft on 07/07/1922 (106) 6.10 ft on 05/10/1921 (107) 5.90 ft on 04/1111920 (108) 10.60 ft on 06/10/1919 (109) 12.40 ft on 05/2711918 (110) 7.70 ft on 06/06/1917 (.111) 18.00 ft on 02/18/1916 (112) 13.40 ·ft on07/16/1915 (113) 16.30 ft on 06/16/1914 (li4) 13.80 ft on OS/2lll913 (liS) 20.10 ft on 03/20/1912 (116) 26.00 ft on 07/23/19i1 (ii7) 5.90 ft on 06/09/1910 (118) 19.70 ft on 07/06/1909 (119) 22.20 :ft on 06/28/1908 (120) 13.80 ft on 07/15/1907 (121) 7.10 ft on 05/<>4/1906 (122) 25.60 ft on 05/29/1903

Recert Crests fer Big Blue River at Bealriee

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Floods an among the most frequent and costly natural disaster.. Conditions that cause tlooda: include heavy or steady :rabl for eeveral hoUI'Iil or days that aaturatea the ground. Flub tlooda: occur wcldenJy due to rapidly rUing water alon& a stream or low-lying area.

What should I do?

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0 Keep c:hildreD and petlaway from lwanJous sits ud floodwatu.

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0 Mike sme your food and water are ufe. Discard itema that have come in contact with tloodwater, including canned goods, water bottles, plutic utensils and baby bottle nipple~. Whs in doubt, throw it out!

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0 Coatact your local or ltate public health clepertma1t for specific recommendations for boilina or treating water in your area after a diluter u water may be rontamlnated.

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CITIZENS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLASH FLOODING

FLASH FLOODS: Flash flood waves moving at incredible speeds, can roll boulders, tear out trees, destroy buildings and bridges and scour out new channels. Killing walls of water can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet. You won't always have warning that these deadly, sudden floods are coming.

When a FLASH FLOOD WATCH is issued for your area:

1. Listen to area radio and television stations for possible flash flood warnings and reports of flooding in progress, from the National Weather Service and public safety agencies.

2. Be prepared to move out of danger's way at a moment's notice. Know where high ground is and how to get there quickly.

3. If you are on a road, watch for flooding at highway dips, bridges and low areas. 4. Watch for signs (thunder, lightning) of distant heavy rainfall.

When a FLASH FLOOD WARNING is issued for your area, or the moment you first realize that a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself and your family. You may have only seconds.

1. If you are caught outside or inside the house by suddenly rising waters, move to the second floor and, if necessary, to the roof. Take warm clothing, a flashlight and a portable radio with you. Then wait for help; don't try to swim to safety. Rescue teams will be looking for you.

2. Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes streambeds, dips, low spots, canyons, washes, etc. Move to high ground as fast as you can.

3. A void already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Don't try to outrace a flood. If you can see or hear it coming, move to higher ground as fast as you can. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream on foot where water is above your knees.

4. If driving, do not drive where water is over the roads. The roadbed may not be intact under the water. Don't try to drive through flooded areas.

5. If the vehicle stalls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground- rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away.

6. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers. 7. Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during

threatening conditions. 8. During any flood emergency, stay tuned to your NOAA weather radio, or commercial

radio or television station. Information from these sources may save your life.

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CITIZENS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLOODING

1. Before the Flood: a. Find out how many feet your property is above or below possible flood levels, so when

predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded. Ask for the location of the nearest safe area.

b. Keep a stock of food that requires little or no cooking and refrigeration; electric power may be ir}terrupted.

c. Keep a portable radio, emergency cooking equipmen~ ligh~ and flashlights in working order.

d. Keep first aid and critical medical supplies (prescriptions, insulin, etC..) at hand. e. Keep your automobile fueled; if electric power is cut off, filling stations may not be able

to operate punips for several days. f. K®p mat~als like sandbags, sand, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for

emergency waterproofing. · g. Do not stack sandbags around the outside wall of your home to keep water out of your

basement. Water can seep 'down anyway and the pressure it puts on the walls and under the floors can cause structural damage.

h. Bring outdoor possessions inside the house or tie them down securely.

2. When you receive a Flood Warning: a. Store drinkiilg water in closed, clean containers, bathtubs, sinks, etc. Water service

may be interrupted. b. If flooding is likely and time permits, move essentialitems, valuable papers, jewelry and

furniture to. tipper floors of your house· or higher elevations. · c. . If forced or. advised to leave your home, move to a safe area. before access is cut off

by floodwater; · d. Shut off ail electric cireuits atthe fuse panel or disconnect all electrical appliances. Shut

off the water service and gas valves in your home.

3, During the Flood: a. Avoid areas subject to a sudden flooding. b. Ifyou are caught in the house by rising floodwaters, move to the second floor, and if

necessary, to the roof. Take warm clothes, a flashlight and portable radio with you. Wait for help. Don't try to swim to safety.

c. When outside the house, try to avoid· fl()odec:,l areas and do . not attempt to cross a flowing stream where water is above your knees.

d. Dp not attempt to drive over a flooded road. You can be stranded and trapped. e. If your vehicle sQ!lls, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground. Many people

drown while trying to rescue their car

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EVACUATION PRE-SCRIPTED MESSAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PREPARER ARE CAPITALIZED AND IN PARENTHESES, AND SHOULD NOT BE READ OVER THE AIR. FILL OUT THE MESSAGE COMLETEL Y BEFORE CONTACTING 911 DISPATCH. GET EVACUATION ROUTES FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, A TRANSPORTATION PHONE NUMBER FROM THE 911 DISPATCH CENTER, AND SHELTER INFORMATION FROM THE RED CROSS.

(NAME/TITLE/AGENCY)

has/have announced that dangerous flooding has occurred, or is likely at:

(LOCATION)

and recommends the evacuation of everyone living or working in this area. This advisory affects persons in the following areas:

(LOCATION)

(REPEAT THE LIST OF AREAS ONE TIME, THEN CONTINUE THE MESSAGE)

We are advising people to take the following protective actions:

1) Leave as soon as possible. 2) Take the following items with you: special medications or dietary needs, personal items,

infant needs. 3) If you or someone in your household needs transportation help call_-;-;:;;----:;--;:--.--"'

(Phone Number) 4) Drive slowly and carefully obeying traffic laws and officials directing you along evacuation

routes.

(READ LIST OF DESIGNATED EVACUATION ROUTES)

5) If you will need a place to stay, report to the Shelter at:

(READ LIST OF SHELTER LOCATIONS)

6) Before leaving your home or business, turn off all electrical appliances, including heating or air conditioners systems.

7) If you cannot evacuate in time, take shelter in your home. Bring pets inside. Close and lock all outside doors and windows.

8) For further information, stay tuned to this station.

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SANDBAG CONSTRUCTION

Sandbag Construction

The use of sandbags is a simple, but effective, way to prevent or reduce floodwater damage. Properly filled and spaced sandbags can act as a barrier to divert moving water around, instead of through buildings. Sandbag construction does not guarantee a watertight seal, but is satisfactory for use in most situations. Sandbags can also be used successfully to prevent overtopping of levee streams and for training current flow to specific areas.

Untied sandbags are recommended for most situations. Tied sandbags should be used only for special situations when pre-filling and stockpiling may be required for specific purposes such as filling holes, holding objects in position or to form barriers, backed by supportive planks. Tied sandbags are generally easier to handle and stockpile, however, sandbag filling operations can, generally, best be accomplished, at or near the placement site and tying of the bags would be a waste of valuable time and effort. If the bags are to be pre-filled at a distant location, due consideration must be given to transportation vehicles and placement site access.

The most commonly used bags are untreated burlap sacks, available at feed or hardware stores. Empty bags can be stockpiled for emergency use and will be serviceable for several years if properly stored. Filled bags of earth material will deteriorate quickly.

A heavy bodied or sandy soil is most desirable for filling sandbags, but any usable material, at or near the site, has defmite advantages. Course sand could leak out through the weave in the bag, to prevent this, double-bag the material. Gravelly or rocky soils are generally poor choices because they are too permeable to effectively retard water flow.

Two people can easily construct sandbag barriers, as most individuals have the physical capabilities to carry or drag a sandbag weighing approximlltely 30 pounds.

How to Fill a Sandbag

Filling sandbags is a two -person operation. One member of the team should place the empty bag between, or slightly in front of, widespread feet with arms extended. The throat of the bag is folded to form a collar and held with the hands, in a position that will enable the other team member to empty a rounded shovel full of material into the open end. The person holding the sack should be standing with knees slightly flexed and head and face as far away from the action of the shovel as practical. It is very important that both people wear gloves.

The person shoveling should carefully release the rounded shovel fill of soil, into the throat of the bag. Haste in this operation can result in undue spillage and added work. The use of safety goggles is desirable and sometimes necessary.

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For large-scale operations, filling sandbags can be expedited by using bag-holding racks, metals or plastic funnels and power loading equipment. However, the special equipment required is not always available during an emergency.

Bags should not be filled more than half full or less than one third of their capacity.

Placement

Remove any debris from the area where bag$ are to be placed. Fold the open end of the unfilled portion ()(the bag to form a triangle. (If tied bags are used flatten, or flare the tied end.)

Place the% filled bags lengthwise and p811illel to the direction of flow, keeping the unfilled portion under the weight of the sack.

Place succeeQing bags on top, offsetting by ~ bag length of the previous bag and stamp into place, to eliminate voids and form a tight seal

Stagger the joint connectio~ when multiple layers are necessary. For unsupported layers, over three courses high, use pyramid placement method.

Pvramid Placement Method

Pyramid placement is used to increase the height of sandbag protection.

Place the sandbags. to form a pyramid by alternating header courses (bags placed crosswise) and stretcher courses (bags placed lengthwise).

Stamp eaeh bag in: place, overlap sacks, maintain ~ggeredjoin placement and tuck under any loose ends.

Source: U. S, Anny Corps ofEngineers

PLAN OF BOTTOM LAYER

a.t.oa !llOU,_o on 100 UHE.t.ft' Rri Of: lftn

HIIOHT ABOVE B-'OS LEVU RfQUIRED tPOOT R1 tFE£T :1000 :J~T 3«11

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GAGE COUNTY LEOP

TORNADO SHELTERS:

PROTECTIVE SHELTERS

ANNEX J ATTACHMENT 1

Name of Facility Address/Location Contact/Owner & Phone#

Hayles Trailer Park 3800 North 61h, Beatrice, NE

Cortland Community Center Cortland, NE

Gage County EMA 223-1305

It should be the responsibility of all building owners who conduct private/public business in Gage County to identify locations within their facilities as designated shelter areas.

The employees of all facilities (public, private, governmental, schools, care facilities, etc.) should be briefed on the internal emergency sheltering procedures. Signs should be posted to direct persons to the shelter areas within the facility.

The county or municipal Public Safety Office or the Gage County Emergency Management may provide assistance to establish individual building emergency plans and identify the safest areas for shelter.

EXTREME TEMPERATURE (Warming I Cooling) SHELTERS

CitvNillage

Name of Facility Address/Location Phone#

American Red Cross Beatrice Auditorium 223-4211

Salvation Army 624 Market, Beatrice 223-3341

J-7 2013

CITY HALL

400 Ella Street 1 Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402.228.5200 Fax: 402.228.2312

SERVICE CENTER

500 North Commerce Street I Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402.228.5211 Fax: 402.223.5181

LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION

The City Beatrice has suffered __________________ _

that occurred on causing severe damage to public ---------------and private property, disruption of utility service, and endangerment of health and safety of

the citizens of the City of Beatrice within the disaster area.

Therefore, the Mayor of the City of Beatrice has declared a state of emergency

authorized under Nebraska State Statute R.R.S. 81-829.50 on behalf of the City of

Beatrice, and will execute for and on behalf of the City of Beatrice the expenditure of

emergency funds from all available sources, the invoking of the mutual aid agreements,

and the applying to the State of Nebraska for assistance from the Governor's Emergency

Fund and any other resources he deems necessary in the fulfillment of his duties.

Mayor Date City of Beatrice

WITNESS my hand and the seal of my office this __ day of _____ _ 20

City Clerk

FLOOD EMERGENCY TRAFFIC ROUTES

HICKORY ROAD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

BEATRICE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

COURT STREET/ HIGHWAY 138 BRIDGE

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SIXTH STREET/ H~Y77 BRIDGE

BEATRICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

USHWY 1SII

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CITY HALL

400 Ella Street 1 Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402.228.5200 Fax: 402.228.2312

SERVICE CENTER

500 North Commerce Street I Beatrice, NE 68310

Phone: 402.228.5211 Fax: 402.223.5181

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